Agricultural & Resource Economics

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UConn Team Wins National Food Marketing Challenge

Three students beat out universities from around the country by developing winning solutions for an international company

Graduate Program Offers USDA Fellowship in Data Science

Students receive a tuition waiver and $18,500 annual stipend developing skills in a national priority area

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Dollar Store Expansion Pushes Out Independent Grocery Stores, Decreases Local Employment Opportunities

A new study finds one out of every 20 independent grocery stores will go out of business within a few years of a dollar store arriving in their area

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CAHNR Celebrates Record-Setting Year in Research Success

The College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources celebrated faculty and staff who contributed to the College's record-breaking grant success

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CAHNR Celebrates Students, Donors at Annual Scholars Celebration

Hundreds of students and their families joined donors and CAHNR administration to celebrate achievement, generosity, and community

Microalgae for Poultry Nutrition: UConn Researchers Receive NSF Future Manufacturing Grant

Researchers from the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources and the College of Engineering have received an NSF Grant to develop a sustainable, organic method for producing an essential amino acid for poultry feed

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Federal Nutrition Assistance for Young Children: Under-utilized and Unequally Accessed

Only 3 out of 5 licensed childcare centers in low-income areas participate in CACFP, despite great needs in the community

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CT Farmers’ Needs Are Changing, and They Say UConn Can Help

From climate change to labor shortages and business regulations, there are new challenges facing the state's agricultural community

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CAHNR Welcomes New Faculty Members for Fall 2023

This diverse cohort will bring new expertise and fresh perspectives to CAHNR’s thriving academic community

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Welcome Back! What to Know About Returning to UConn for Fall 2023

The fall 2023 semester officially starts when classes reconvene on Monday, Aug. 28, at Storrs and the regional campuses in Hartford, Stamford, Avery Point, and Waterbury